Dangerous Cargoes

at Fremantle Ports

Daphne Lobo, Ports Safety Advisor

Business Sustainability
24th May 2006
 SEMINAR OUTLINE

• Introduction
• Port Profile
• Port Systems
• Classification of Dangerous Goods
• Legislation
– Notification Requirements
– Definitions

• Port Limits and Standards

• General Safety Requirements
• Keeping Dangerous Cargoes in the Port area
• Requirements for Bulk Cargoes
• Future Developments
 INTRODUCTION

• Daphne Lobo
Port Safety Advisor – Dangerous Goods
Phone: 9430 3367 Fax: 9430 3577
Mobile: 0409 102 452

• Raymond Roose
Manager, Business Improvement
Phone: 9430 3354 Fax: 9430 3577
Mobile: 0408 949 305

• Eric Atkinson
Harbour Master
Phone: 9430 3325
Mobile: 0419 908 595

• Purpose of Seminar
• Any Specific Issues?
 PORT PROFILE

! FREMANTLE INNER
HARBOUR - Container,
Livestock, Explosives,
Dangerous Cargoes

! KWINANA OUTER
HARBOUR - Sulfur,
Petroleum, Fertilisers,
Ammonia, AN, Explosives
 PORT PROFILE
Inner Harbour –
most of WA's container trade…….
 PORT PROFILE
Fremantle Ports Outer Harbour
- KBT AND KBJ

Kwinana
Kwinana Bulk
Bulk
Terminal
Terminal

Kwinana
Kwinana Bulk
Bulk Jetty
Jetty
 PORT PROFILE
Kwinana Bulk Terminal
 PORT PROFILE
KWINANA BULK JETTY

CSBP Murrin Murrin

Operations United
Farmers
PORT SYSTEMS

Our Commitment to:

• Safety

• Environment

• Quality
 OUR SYSTEMS
Integrated System Certification
 Triple Accreditation
• AS4801 – Safety Management
- identify hazards, assess & manage risks
- maintain a safe workplace

• ISO14001 – Environment Management

- identify activities that could impact the
environment
- plan to minimise environmental impacts
- demonstrates environmental responsibility

• ISO9001 – Quality Management

- improves customer satisfaction
- plan to meet customer requirements, and
make sure these requirements are met every
time
 OUR SYSTEMS
Integration of Standards in Practice
Sulphur Discharge at KBJ
• Safety – water sprays, blast panels, PPE
• Environmental – continuous unloader, dust suppression,
wharf containment
• Quality – unloading rates, contamination, cleanup
 CLASSIFICATION
OF DANGEROUS GOODS
• Defined in AS3846-2005

• Shipping definition broader than that used for land

transport

• 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods as classified by United

Nations

• Class does not represent degree of hazard

• Packing Group represents degree of hazard (PG I, II, III)

 CLASSIFICATION OF
DANGEROUS GOODS

There are 9 Classes of DGs:

• Class 1 Explosives
• Class 2 Gases
• Class 3 Flammable liquids
• Class 4 Flammable solids
• Class 5 Oxidizing agents
• Class 6 Poisons
• Class 7 Radioactives
• Class 8 Corrosives
• Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 1 Explosives
eg blasting explosives, fireworks

Minesites, fireworks displays

 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 2 Compressed Gases
Class 2.1 Flammable Gas
eg LP Gas, acetylene, aerosols

Welding shops, BBQs,

gas depots
 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 2 Compressed Gases
Class 2.2
Non-Flammable Non-Toxic Gases
eg argon, oxygen, nitrogen

Hospitals, engineering workshops

CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 2 Compressed Gases
Class 2.3 Toxic Gases
eg chlorine, ammonia

Swimming pools, sewerage

plants, refrigeration plants
 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 3 Flammable Liquids
eg petrol, kerosene, ethanol

FLAMMABLE
LIQUID
3

Fuel terminals, paint stores

CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 4 Flammable Solids
Class 4.1 Flammable solids
eg sulfur

Agricultural stores, chemical

plants
 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 4 Flammable Solids
Class 4.2 Spontaneously
Combustible Substances
eg xanthates (SEX, PAX), zirconium powder

These are substances liable to

spontaneous combustion
SPONTANEOUSLY
COMBUSTIBLE

4
Minesites, chemical warehouses
 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 4 Flammable Solids
Class 4.3 Dangerous When Wet
eg aluminium phosphide

DANGEROUS
WHEN WET
4 These are substances that in contact
with water emit flammable gases

Agricultural stores, grain handling yards

 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 5 Oxidizing Substances

Class 5.1 Oxidizing Agent

eg ammonium nitrate, solid pool
chlorine

Explosives plants, pool shops

Agricultural stores
 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 5 Oxidizing Substances

Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides

eg MEKP (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide)

ORGANIC
PEROXIDE
5.2
Fibreglass businesses eg pool
manufacturers (used as catalyst)
CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 6.1 Toxic Substances
eg sodium cyanide, pesticides

Minesites, agricultural stores

CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 7 Radioactive Substances
eg uranium, cobalt 60, plutonium

Hospitals, universities, research facilities

 CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 8 Corrosive Substances
eg hydrochloric acid, caustic soda

Minesites, water treatment, electroplaters

CLASSIFICATION OF DG
Class 9
Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
eg dry ice, PCBs, Fish meal - stabilized
Coffee Break
 Legislation

• Dangerous Goods in Ports Regulations 2001

• AS3846 – 2005 The Handling and Transport of

Dangerous Goods in Port Areas

• Additional Requirements as per

– DG Cargo Operations QRA of the Port
– Specific Dangerous Cargo QRA (NH3,LPG,AN)

• IMO Codes

• Fremantle Ports “Dangerous Cargoes Standard”

 Legislation
• Definitions

– Packaged Cargo
Is basically cargo that is not loaded directly into the hold or
tank of a ship i.e. if it is put into any form of container (bag,
box, IBC ISO-tainer, freight container) before it goes onto a
ship then it is packaged cargo.

– Bulk Cargo
Bulk cargoes are carried without any intermediate form of
containment in a cargo space that is a structural part of a
ship, or in a tank permanently fixed in or on a ship.

Note: Bulk and Package definitions in the ADG Code for land
transport are significantly different.
 Legislation
• Definitions

– Ordinary Berth : A berth where ships with general

cargo operate, and which is not nominated as a
special berth

– Special Berth: A berth sufficiently separated,

controlled and specifically designated for handling
dangerous cargoes

(Need to apply to DoCEP, need a risk assessment,

subject to special requirements. Allows larger
quantities of dangerous cargoes than ordinary
berths).
 Legislation
• Definitions

– Restricted Area: An area which access is

limited to specific or authorised persons, usually
under specified conditions.

(Need to apply to DoCEP, need a risk

assessment, allows temporary storage of high
hazard dangerous cargoes for up to 5 days)
 Legislation
Notification and Permission

• Notification is required for all dangerous cargoes at

least 24 hours prior to any dangerous cargoes being
brought into the port/wharf area.

• Permission for high hazard cargoes

(Table 2 of Dangerous Cargoes Standard)

NOTIFICATION AND PERMISSION

ALSO APPLIES TO TRANSIT CARGO
 Legislation
• Advance Notification Requirements

– Section 3 of AS3846-2005 details requirements

– Minimum 24 hours advance notification REQUIRED FOR

ALL DANGEROUS CARGOES entering port waters or the
port area

– Precise information for packaged and bulk listed in Section 3

– Notification form on website www.fremantleports.com.au

– Notification to be faxed to Port Services Team Leader – Fax
9430 3449
 Legislation
• Request for Permission

– Permission for the following cargoes is recommended PRIOR TO

DEPARTURE FROM PORT OF LOADING. INCLUSIVE OF
TRANSIT CARGO
– All explosives (except 1.4S)
– All flammable and toxic gases (Class 2.1 and 2.3) in iso-tainers or
bulk
– Ammonium Nitrate or Calcium Nitrate (in quantities exceeding 400T
in freight containers or 150T break bulk)
– Class 5 Oxidising substance of PGI in quantities exceeding 400T
– All Class 7 Radioactive substances
– Class 8 Corrosive substances of Packing Group I in
iso-tainers or bulk.

– Request for permission should be directed to Port Safety Advisor –

fax 9222 3577
 Legislation
Time Limitations
2 Hour Limit
Explosives other than 1.4
12 hour Limit
> 500kg of flammable or toxic gas
>500kg of any Class, PG I
24 hour limit
Radioactive substances
5 days
All other dangerous goods
 Legislation
Responsibilities

• Appendix VII of Fremantle Ports

Dangerous Cargoes Standard outlines
key responsibilities for the

– Berth Operator
– Consignor
– Cargo Owner and
– Master
 Legislation
General Requirements

• Packaged, Marked and • Safety Showers

Labelled – IMDG Code
• Hot Work
• Documentation
• Smoking
• Road Traffic Management
• Communication
• Training
• SMS
• PPE
• ERP
• Confined Spaces
• Inspections and Audits
 FREMANTLE PORTS

PORT LIMITS AND STANDARS

Port Limits by Cargo Type

• Class 1 Explosives

– Port Limits for explosives apply to and are

inclusive of transit cargo (Refer Table 3 of
DC Standard for ordinary berth limits)

– Explosive quantity refers to Net Explosive

Quantity (NEQ) or Net Explosive Mass
(NEM)

– See Section 4 of AS 3846

Port Limit by Cargo Types
Class 2:
Compressed and Liquefied Gases

All Berths: Gasses

Class Packaged Bulk

2.1 Unrestricted Product Specific*

2.2 Unrestricted Product Specific*

2.3 Product Specific* Product Specific*

* Contact Port Safety Advisor

Special requirements for
Class 2.1 & Class 2.3

• 500kg of Class 2.1 or 2.3 permitted in the

port area for a maximum of 12 hours

• Terminal Operator may designate

(through risk assessment and approval
from DoCEP) a Restricted Area to
accommodate Class 2.1 & 2.3 for periods
longer than 12 hours
Special Requirements for
Bulk Gases

• Requires a specific risk assessment

• Risk assessments have been conducted

for:

– Anhydrous Ammonia at KBJ

– Export of Bulk LPG at KBT

Class 3 Flammable Liquids
eg petrol, kerosene, ethanol

• Packaged Class 3 cargoes can

berth at any of the berths at the
Inner and Outer Harbour

• Bulk Class 3 can berth at NQ11, 12

FLAMMABLE
LIQUID and Kwinana Bulk Jetty 4
3

• Product Specific Class 3 cargoes

can berth at NQ1 (Restrictions
may apply to PGI)
Class 4 Flammable Solids

• There are no limits on the

quantities of packaged
Class 4 cargoes that may
be handled in the Port of
Fremantle.

• For handling of Class 4

contact the Port Safety
Advisor
Class 5 Oxidising Substances

Port Limits for all berths

Packaged Cargo:

• All 5.1 PG I up to 400T

• Ammonium Nitrate and Calcium Hypochlorite

– In freight containers – 400T
– Other packaging - 150T
– In transit - 1000T

Special Berths available for AN up to 4000T

(Refer to Table 12 of DC Standard)

Class 6.1 Toxic Substances

• There are no limits on the

quantities of packaged
Class 6.1 toxic
substances that may be
handled in the Port of
Fremantle

• For Bulk – contact the

Port Safety Advisor

Minesites, agricultural stores

Class 7
Radioactive Substances

Port Limits dependent on

the specific activity of
the material and its
method of packaging.

Refer to Section 7 of
AS3846-2005

Hospitals, universities, research facilities

Class 8
Corrosive Substances

There are no limits on the

quantities of class 8
substances handled in the
Port of Fremantle.
 DANGEROUS GOODS
IN WHARF AREAS

• Must have Emergency Response Plan

• Must ensure appropriate segregation

• Must control ignition sources and smoking in

vicinity of flammable liquids

• Must ensure holding periods in wharf area are not

exceeded
 RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under the Regulations the Australian Standard
AS3846-2005 The handling and transport of
dangerous cargoes in port areas forms the basis of
the Regulations by adopting the technical
requirements of AS3846 and allocating a
responsible party to all of them.

• Duties of the Berth Operator are set out in Division 4

of the Dangerous Goods (Transport) Dangerous
Goods in Ports) Regulations 2001 and relate to safe
handling of cargo, safety management systems
duties in an emergency.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
• Duties of Consignor
– Advance Notification
– Explosives are classified
– Suitable container
(See Division 2 of Regulations

• Duties of Master
– Advance Notification
– Ensure the dangerous goods are handled and
transported in accordance with AS3846
– Repair work on the vessel is carried out in
accordance with Section 11 of AS3846
(See Division 3 of Regulations)
 RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Berth Operator through the DESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE
PERSON and the Ship’s Representative will carry out the Ship to
Shore Safety Checklist

• This includes the issuance of Hot Work Permits, Entry Permits

and the provision of the appropriate fire fighting facility. These
will all be the responsibility of the Berth Operator

• The Port Authority only becomes involved when a NEGATIVE

ANSWER is given to certain questions on the Ship Shore Check
List

• These questions have the letter “P” marked alongside in the

Column marked CODE.

• In these cases the Port Authority needs to give approval before

the operation commences.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
Berth Operator responsible for ensuring that all
safety arrangements are in place prior to
commencement of any operation:

– Fire fighting equipment

– Trained personnel in place
– Security Access controlled
– Emergency notices and signs in place
– Fire and emergency alarm systems are as
required by Australian Standards
– Manage dust emissions, spillage into the
environment, incompatibility etc.
 RESPONSIBILITIES
• Each Stevedore or private berth operator should
have an emergency response plan in placed prior to
commencement of cargo operations

• Plans should include:

– PPE
– Control of ignition sources
– Creating of exclusion zones around the hazard
– Evacuation Procedures
– Raising the alarm
 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

• Dangerous Goods Reform Regulations in WA

• Fremantle Ports Voyager System

 SUMMARY
• PORT PROFILE & SYSTEMS

• CLASSIFICATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS

• LEGISLATIVE REQUIRMENTS

• PORT LIMITS AND STANDARDS

• DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• RESPONSIBILITIES
Questions?